National Take A Poet out for Lunch Day.

 National Take A Poet out For Lunch Day. 

Now there was a time when the whole concept of  National Celebrations of the Day was fairly commonplace and something we could all identify with. But then along comes National Take Out A Poet for a Lunch Day and we're all completely flummoxed. How to explain the significance of a day that really doesn't seem to scan on any level. Still, let's go with the flow and just build up a picture of poets having lunch. Besides the Bard William Shakespeare always did insist that music should always be the food of love. But the Stratford Upon Avon playwright and poet never did live to see a Pret A Manger or a Chinese restaurant in London's West End so maybe we should just use our imagination. 

Still, it is worth pondering on the whole scenario of poets sitting down to a four course meal in an Italian restuarant complete with loads of pasta, spaghetti or just a huge plate of lasagne. You call over the waiter or waitress, scribble down some poetic ideas on the back of a serviette and then just wait for inspiration. You'll then order the Caesar Salad or grab a Pannini with chicken and salad before tucking in a liberal helping of a cheese and pickle sandwich accompanied with the much loved packet of crisps. 

It should be pointed out that this piece was written yesterday so this is my brief synopsis on the world of Poets and Lunches.